1X · 16 hours ago
Shift Manager, Robot Operations
San Carlos, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years exp1X builds humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance. As a Shift Manager at 1X, you are responsible for end-to-end execution across multiple teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations throughout your shift.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end operational performance for your assigned shift (day or night)
Lead and coordinate multiple Shift Supervisors across robot operations and wrangling
Ensure robots, operators, and environments are staffed and ready for continuous operation
Act as the final escalation point for operational issues during your shift
Monitor key metrics including:
Robot uptime and availability
Operator productivity and adherence to protocols
Data collection throughput and quality signals
Drive clear shift handoffs with documented status, issues, and priorities
Partner with Data QA, Logistics/Wrangling, and Engineering escalation paths as needed
Enforce safety, operational standards, and incident response procedures
Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions across shifts
Support onboarding and ramp-up of supervisors as the organization scales
Provide structured feedback and improvement recommendations to Operations Leadership
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in operations leadership, production, logistics, or industrial environments
Prior responsibility for shift-based or 24/7 operations
Experience managing supervisors or team leads
Strong operational judgment and ability to make real-time decisions under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High standards for safety, quality, and accountability
Comfort working nights, weekends, and rotating Panama schedules
Preferred
Experience in robotics, manufacturing, warehouse, or mission-critical operations
Familiarity with operational metrics, dashboards, and incident management
Experience scaling teams in fast-growth environments
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Company
1X
1X is an engineering and robotics company that develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$136.49MKey Investors
EQT VenturesOpenAI Startup Fund
2025-07-07Series B
2024-01-11Series B· $99.94M
2024-01-11Secondary Market
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